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PSU right on top of CPU

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I have just got hold of a mini case which has the psu placed on top of the cpu (take a look at this to see pics http://www.cpufan.tk ) will this cause problems like over heating and what do you recommend I do about it or is it perfectly fine and I shouldn’t worry.

Thanks

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slink9

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Tank400

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Hi

Thanks for your replies but I discovered that the cpu fan was for up to XP3200+ but as I was only using a duron 1600 I decided to go out and buy a smaller fan. The system now runs idle at 39c I think this is pretty reasonable.

Thanks again for all your suggestions.

tmj883

Good to go!
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onsitez

Looks ok, is there a space for a case fan to force air into the case ? If U are still worried U can always gett a new heat sink fan combo, they are alot cheaper than a new processor.

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Timotheus1

39 C is a pretty good temp, but is that under load? I usually don't like to se anything above 50 C

Tank400

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Hi I have been busy doing other stuff but I have decided to split the points as this is probably the best thing to do so thanks for your ideas etc.

slink9

Why a C? What was wrong with the suggestions you received?